Figs and pistachios were cultivated and prized in Mesopotamia. This cookie reflects the luxury of royal banquets, with warming spices and dried fruit richness.
Flavor Profile: Fruity · Spiced · Earthy
Ingredients:
Dried figs (mashed)
Crushed pistachios
Spelt flour
Cinnamon and cardamom
Grape molasses or honey
A touch of coriander and cumin
Ishtar (Inanna), goddess of love, beauty, and war.
Rich, seductive flavors and spices evoke Ishtar's complexity—sweet, exotic, and bold.
